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Senate committees advance bill to create trade commission aimed at Ireland, members ask for ROI and sister‑state data
Summary
Lawmakers moved HB1391 HD1, creating a trade commission (with Ireland named in testimony as an entry point into Europe). Committees required DBEDT to provide evaluations of sister‑state relationships, commission structure and prior results before further action.
Senate committees on March 13 voted to pass House Bill 1391, House Draft 1, which would create a trade commission intended to cultivate trade ties with countries in Europe, using Ireland as an example in testimony.
DBEDT witnesses said the bill "creates the commission" and that it would be private‑sector driven, requiring business input and volunteers to participate. Committee members…
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